poorly-run
|poor-ly-run|
B2
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/ˈpʊrli rʌn/
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/ˈpɔːli rʌn/
inefficient management
Etymology
Etymology Information
'poorly-run' originates from the combination of 'poorly,' meaning 'in a poor manner,' and 'run,' meaning 'to manage or operate.'
Historical Evolution
'poorly-run' evolved from the use of 'poorly' as an adverb describing the manner of operation and 'run' as a verb indicating management.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'operated in a poor manner,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
managed or operated in an inefficient or ineffective manner.
The company was poorly-run, leading to its eventual bankruptcy.
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Last updated: 2025/03/27 05:31